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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,193.97, 29,249.04 and 11,762.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,193.97, 29,249.04 and 11,762.54 is: 16,233.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,193.97 : 29,249.04 = 11,762.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,193.97/29,249.04 = 11,762.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,193.97x = 29,249.04 × 11,762.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,193.97x = 344,042,856.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,042,856.72/21,193.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,233.06

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